We are "the bands of Seymour" — three unique variety cover bands based in Portland, Oregon, U.S.A. Two of our members were founders of Portland's original Seymour band who gigged around town in 1970-71. That band was freeze-dried in '72 and reconstituted in '91... and we've been at it ever since. The "core members" appearing in all three groups are:

• Jnana "Frogz" Sivananda (a.k.a. Paul Stanton): guitar, vocals
• Carlee Smith: vocals and percussion
• John "JD" Dalrymple: keyboard, guitar, vocals

Carlee, JD and Frogz (with custom-programmed rhythm backup) offer you the most compact and economical combo, which we call the Seymour Express Trio with Carlee Smith.

The Trio can also be expanded to a five-piece band. Depending on the musicians' schedules and your requirements, this can either be the Seymour Express Quintet (Bill Chapman, drums – Miles Stanton, bass) or the "classic pre-COVID lineup" of Seymour & Smith (Jim Badenoch, drums – Tim McCarthy, bass).

Each ensemble brings its own unique flavor. Talk to us about your requirements and we'll put together the perfect show for your gig.

To book us, request a promo pack, or subscribe to our email list, use the Contact Seymour link at the top of this page.